Thanks Aggie for starting this up. I swear, I'm loving all the topics you're starting each week! More to come! More to come!
2008 Wrap Up — First Half Edition:
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE THAT YOU’VE NEVER DONE BEFORE?
Apply for that "post". It has always been there but I felt I was not yet ready to take it.
DID YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
I stopped making myself believe in resolutions. I am such a procrastinator. Arthuz always calls me "Introvoys" simply because I am only good at the start hehehehe!
DID ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Someone very close to me will give birth in a few weeks and I am darn excited about it!
DID ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU DIE?
Arthuz's uncle died last month.
WHAT COUNTRIES DID YOU VISIT?
None.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR THAT YOU LACKED EARLY THIS YEAR?
More money in Lizzie's "beautiful bank", more savings in my bank, the drive to move up, determination to lose weight, focus.
WHAT DATE WILL REMAIN ETCHED UPON YOUR MEMORY AND WHY?
April 14, 2008 - there will always be something that will test my resilience and strength of character.
WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR?
Weaning Lizzie and training her not to wet her bed. Exceptional Performance at work that earned me a 5 (the highest in Performance Appraisal). For this, I got a pretty huge increase for this year ;)
WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST FAILURE?
Not losing weight.
DID YOU SUFFER ILLNESS OR INJURY?
Thankfully none. I am A-OK in terms of my health!
WHAT WAS THE BEST THING YOU BOUGHT?
My laptop.
WHOSE BEHAVIOR MERITED CELEBRATION?
Arthuz - for the change of heart.
Me- for making it happen!
Lizzie - for growing up really well :)
WHOSE BEHAVIOR MADE YOU APPALLED AND DEPRESSED?
Some of my staff.
WHERE DID MOST OF YOUR MONEY GO?
Bills. Bank. Mall. Heee!
WHAT DID YOU GET REALLY, REALLY, REALLY EXCITED ABOUT?
The post. Changes at work. The ending to the saga.
WHAT SONG(S) WILL ALWAYS REMIND YOU OF THINGS THAT HAPPENED EARLY THIS YEAR?
Low and Umbrella because Lizzie sings them all the time, Bitterly because I play it everytime I'm in the car, David Cook's version of Always be my baby and Time of my Life.
COMPARED TO THIS TIME, LAST YEAR, ARE YOU:
I. HAPPIER OR SADDER?
Happier. It can't get better than this!
II. THINNER OR FATTER?
Hahaha! Fatter, obviously... Happier = fatter.
III. RICHER OF POORER?
Poorer. But a million times happier and at peace. (ditto aggie!)
WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU’D DONE MORE?
Spent more time with my growing girl. I feel that work is eating up most of my time lately. Also, exerted more effort in getting rid of the excess fat...
WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU’D DONE LESS OF?
Procrastinating. Getting mad.
HOW WILL YOU BE SPENDING CHRISTMAS?
With my in laws. We spent last christmas with my family in Bicol because my parents came home for their annual break.
DID YOU FALL IN LOVE?
I am always in love with Arthuz and Lizzie. They cause all the giddiness that I feel each day.
HOW MANY ONE-NIGHT STANDS?
None.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TV PROGRAM?
I got really addicted to Gossip Girls and Cashmere Mafia. I wish I could watch some "Primetime Bida" shows too but I always get ousted by my two playmates at home. They rule the 2 TV sets in my house.
DO YOU HATE ANYONE NOW THAT YOU DIDN’T HATE THIS TIME LAST YEAR?
Yes. But hate is a heavy term. Let's just say I don't like the person.
WHAT WAS THE BEST BOOK YOU READ?
Memoirs of a Geisha. Guess How Much I love you (again and again and again!).
WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST MUSICAL DISCOVERY?
Parokya Ni Edgar (seriously)
WHAT DID YOU WANT AND GET?
The "post". This laptop. My "#1 wish" to PHN --->this one still brings tears down my cheeks. Proves that God does not sleep on us.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE FILM OF THIS YEAR?
Kung Fu Panda because it was Lizzie's first time to watch a movie in a movie house.
WHAT DID YOU DO ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND HOW OLD WERE YOU?
I pushed the big 3-0 last January and my mom and brother cooked for me. I had a big birthday bash at my house with all the people close to me in attendance.
WHAT ONE THING WOULD HAVE MADE YOUR HALF YEAR IMMEASURABLY MORE SATISFYING?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL FASHION CONCEPT THIS PAST HALF YEAR?
mostly crisp white tops and khaki pants
WHAT KEPT YOU SANE?
My 2 playmates and my friends.
WHICH CELEBRITY / PUBLIC FIGURE DID YOU FANCY THE MOST?
David Cook. PacMan.
WHAT POLITICAL ISSUE STIRRED YOU THE MOST?
Apathetic to politics.
WHO DID YOU MISS?
Mommy and Daddy
AWTK #3: How’d your first six months go? And what are you looking forward to the next six months?
Inspired by what I have done so far, below are my goals for the rest of 2008:
1. Lose more weight. Food has been my best friend for the last 6 months. I want to be able to shed off at least a few pounds.
2. Meet my personal goals at work.
3. Grow my hair.
4. Spend more time with the little lass. Bring her to the village preschool after her 3rd birthday.
5. Spend wisely.
JANUARY
Celebrated my Big 3-0 in the company of the people who mattered. My parents were in the country. My brother cooked for me. I had a blast!
My (baby) sister in law got married to his chinese boyfriend of 3 years.
Performing really well at work.
FEBRUARY
Celebrated the month of love quietly. Floating on air.
Work. Work. Work.
MARCH
I am married to my best friend for 3 years now! And I am loving it!
Was transferred to another campaign. Fearful yet excited.
Opened our own construction business. Though I was left in the corporate world, I still work closely with my husband during my rest days.
APRIL
Business is doing really well. Above expectations.
Lizzie stopped drinking from the bottle.
Still doing good at work.
MAY
Lizzie starts to sleep without nappies.
Great month for the business and my career.
JUNE
Got the "post"
Happy happy joy joy (sabi nga ni Ems)
...I am so grateful for all these blessings coming my way. We're only halfway through but I know I am realizing all my dreams, the desires of my heart, my wishes. My ally, Jesus of Nazarene has never failed me. He has shown me that Faith can do wonders and for as long as I have faith, my life will only get better...
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